Four Arrested in Youth’s Murder; Heroin, Bike Theft and Liquor Cases Also Reported

Four separate police actions include a murder investigation, a heroin seizure, recovery of two stolen motorcycles and action over illegal liquor

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District police have reported four separate actions involving the arrest of four people in a youth’s murder case, the recovery of 65 grams of heroin, two stolen motorcycles and 17 bottles of illegal country liquor. The cases are being investigated separately, police said.

1. Four Arrested for Beating Youth to Death After Dispute

Police say the killing followed a quarrel; the four accused have been taken on remand and the search for other suspects continues.

The district police have arrested four people in connection with the death of 34-year-old Saran Singh, who allegedly died after being beaten during a dispute on October 20. The accused were produced before a court and taken on police remand for questioning. Police said the search for other accused is continuing.

According to the police spokesperson, Superintendent of Police Kamaldeep Goyal has directed district police teams to take strict action against crime and criminal activities. Acting on these instructions, Crime Branch-I investigated the case and arrested the four accused.

Crime Branch-I in-charge Rajkumar said Saran Singh returned home after watching the Dussehra fair on the evening of October 20. He later left home, saying he was going to get spices. During this time, he allegedly got into an argument with Aditya, Shivam, Deepak, Neeraj Kumar and others. The argument reportedly involved verbal abuse before the accused allegedly began beating him.

Police said Saran Singh was knocked to the ground and beaten, after which he became unconscious. Family members reached the spot and took him to hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

A case was registered and an investigation began. The four arrested accused were identified as Aditya, a resident of Bank Colony; Shivam alias Shivay, a resident of Kamala Nagar; Deepak Kumar; and Neeraj Kumar, a resident of Gobindpuri.

According to the investigating officer, the incident followed an exchange of abuse between Saran Singh and the accused, who allegedly assaulted him. Police said the case remains under investigation and further action is being taken to trace the other accused.

2. Youth Arrested with 65 Grams of Heroin Near Civil Hospital

Anti-Narcotics Cell says 11 cases related to drug trafficking were previously registered against the accused.

The district police have arrested a youth with 65 grams of heroin, also referred to as smack, during an operation following a tip-off about alleged drug sales in the Civil Hospital parking area.

Anti-Narcotics Cell in-charge Anil Kumar said his team received secret information that a young man was allegedly selling drugs in the hospital parking area. A team comprising Assistant Sub-Inspector Amit Kumar, Karamvir and Jaipal Maratha was formed. A duty magistrate was called to the spot before the search was conducted.

During the search, the team allegedly recovered 65 grams of heroin from the youth. Police identified him as Arshdeep alias Golu, a resident of Azad Nagar.

The in-charge said 11 cases had previously been registered against the accused and were pending before the courts. Police produced him before a court and obtained remand for questioning. After questioning, he was produced again and sent to judicial custody. Further investigation is under way.

3. Two Arrested with Two Stolen Motorcycles

Police say one motorcycle was stolen from Mustafabad on October 7 and another from Tau Devi Lal Complex on October 18.

The Anti-Vehicle Theft Cell has arrested two men during a checkpoint operation and recovered two motorcycles reported to have been stolen, according to the district police. The accused were produced before a court and sent to judicial custody.

Cell in-charge Rajesh Kumar said his team received information that two men would pass through Adhoya Morh on a stolen motorcycle. Acting on the tip-off, a team led by Assistant Sub-Inspector Anil, along with Roop, Sumit and Yogesh, set up a checkpoint and began checking vehicles.

Police said two men arrived on a motorcycle and were stopped for checking. The motorcycle was found to be stolen. During questioning, the accused allegedly disclosed that they had stolen it from Mustafabad on October 7.

The arrested men were identified as Ankit, son of Raghuvir and a resident of Bhakton Ki Majri, and Vijay alias Paudha, son of Kashmiri Lal and a resident of Khera Khurd village.

Police further alleged that the two had also stolen another motorcycle from Tau Devi Lal Complex on October 18. Both motorcycles have been recovered, according to police. The investigation is continuing.

4. One Arrested with 17 Bottles of Illegal Country Liquor

Anti-Vehicle Theft Cell registers a case under the Excise Act against a Yamuna Gali resident.

The district police have arrested a man after allegedly recovering 17 bottles of illegal country liquor from him. A case has been registered under the Excise Act and further legal proceedings have begun.

According to the police spokesperson, Superintendent of Police Kamaldeep Goyal has issued strict directions to district police teams to take action against the illegal sale and possession of liquor.

Anti-Vehicle Theft Cell in-charge Rajesh Kumar said Head Constable Harbilas apprehended a man allegedly carrying 17 bottles of illegal country liquor. The accused was identified as Amit Kumar alias Bablu, son of Ashok Kumar and a resident of Yamuna Gali.

Police said a case was registered against him under the relevant provisions of the Excise Act and further action was initiated. The matter is being processed under the law.

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